Vernon

Mckinnis

Vernon McKinnis, Sr. was born on January 22, 1941 to the Late Edna McKinnis Westbrook. He was a
lifelong resident of Mobile, AL., and was a graduate of Blount High School. He retired from Mobile
Infirmary in Environmental Services and worked at Greyhound Bus Station in the same capacity. He
was a member of Christians United Church and a member of the NFB (National Federation of the
Blind). He was preceded in death by his mother Edna McKinnis Westbrook, his father in-law Roger
Brooks, his uncle Mervin McKinnis, three sister in-laws- Glenda Richrardson, Brenda Brooks, and
Gerlene Haggins Pollard. One niece, Tomekia Brooks Salter.

He leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted wife of 27 years, Ernestine (Brooks)
McKinnis. Two sons Vernon McKinnis, Jr., of California and Marvin (Petite) Brooks of Bessemer, AL.
One daughter, Jovonda (Paul) Gatley of Mobile, AL. Twelve grandkids- Jacquese Brooks, William
Black, Jakayla (Travis) Curtis, Paul Gatley, Jr., Avian Gatley, Marvin Brooks, Jr., Jackson McKinnis,
Jeremiah McKinnis, DeFonte Murphy, D'Shaunna Murphy, Tracyera Murphy and Traymond Murphy.
Nine great-grandkids- Khalil Blair, Kristian Curtis, Khalil Abdulrafee, Aniylah Williams, Delshaun
Thomas, Ayden Thomas, Christian Murphy and Cordney Cumberland, Jr. A Mother in-law Katie Brooks,
two sister-in-laws Bonita Kelly and Linda Lockett of Mobile. Three brother in-laws Jerry (Debra) Brooks
of Mobile, William (Jeanie) Brooks of Phoenix, AZ., and Roger Brooks of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Devoted
cousins James and Linda Johnson and Donna Puckett. Two Godsons Oneal Cooker and John (Nita)
Hendricks, devoted friends and neighbors Emma Williams and Linda Johson. And a host of other
relatives and friends.

The funeral will be at Christians United Church 2756 Pleasant Valley Rd, Mobile, AL 36605 @ 11 am.
Viewing will be from 9 until the 11 am service hour. Pastor Alfonso Hires, Sr. presiding.